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HY07 BBY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 BBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,111 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 138,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 135,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X 2 both sides rear balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 135,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X 2 both sides rear balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X 2 both sides rear balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 131,148 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust diesel particulate filter light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X 2 both sides rear balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides X 2 **D** bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer X 2 **front bushes** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer X 2 **front bushes** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 104,220 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 93,394 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tyre size 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2011 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise offside front tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2010 23,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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HY07 BBY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY07 BBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY07 BBY registered?

HY07 BBY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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